Climate & Weather: NOAA says the 2026 El Niño is underway and has a better-than-50% chance of becoming a “super” event, raising the odds of major weather disruption as warming trends stack the deck. Water & Drought Risk: A California lawmaker urges a rigorous federal environmental and historic review of Cadiz Inc.’s Mojave Desert groundwater plan, warning it could lower water tables and harm nearby parks and desert springs. Wildlife & Public Health: Missouri marks pollinator week (June 22-28), spotlighting native pollinators’ role in ecosystems and U.S. agriculture while warning habitat loss and pesticides threaten populations. Energy Transition & Industry: IATA reports SAF output is still tiny—2.4 million tonnes this year, just 0.8% of aviation fuel—with next-gen e-SAF capacity lagging and investment decisions stalled. Conservation & Land Use: A draft 2027 defense bill would require the Army to negotiate and redo environmental impact statements for Hawaii training-area lease renewals, limiting eminent domain options. Environmental Justice & Infrastructure: Charleston’s long-running drainage overhaul is nearing completion, aiming to cut flooding and traffic snarls during heavy rains. Environmental Governance: Environmental groups sue California State Parks over a plan they say endangers protected wildlife. Pollution & Waste: Local “climate corner” coverage keeps spotlighting plastic’s fossil-fuel roots and rising emissions.